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Imitation of Life

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USUnited States
Origin countries
USUnited States
Language
English
Spoken
English
Production
Universal International Pictures
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N/A
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Production countries
USUnited States
Origin countries
USUnited States
Language
English
Spoken
English
Production
Universal International Pictures
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
familymotherhoodpassing for white

Imitation of Life NR

Released DramaRomance
17 Mar, 1959 (US) 2h 5min
 

Imitation of Life NR

Released DramaRomance
17 Mar, 1959 (US) 2h 5min
 

Directed by Douglas Sirk

Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!

In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.

Directed by Douglas Sirk

Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!

In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.

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Cast & Crew

Lana Turner

†

Lora Meredith

74 yrs

John Gavin

†

Steve Archer

86 yrs

Juanita Moore

†

Annie Johnson

99 yrs

Sandra Dee

†

Susie (16)

62 yrs

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

89 yrs

Robert Alda

†

Allen Loomis

72 yrs

Dan O'Herlihy

†

David Edwards

85 yrs

Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)

77 yrs

John Vivyan

†

Young man

67 yrs

Lee Goodman

Photographer

Ann Robinson

†

Showgirl

96 yrs

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